By Press Release
Lottoland took centre stage in Malta on Monday, June 30, with a display of environmental and social commitment, culminating in the announcement of a major new sponsorship deal with Malta鈥檚 top three waterpolo clubs: Sliema ASC, Neptunes WPSC and San 臓iljan ASC. The day began on the shores of Golden Bay with a moment of ecological significance. Two rehabilitated sea turtles Duka and the 70kg Polly膵ensa were released back into the wild. The symbolic act, supported by Minister Miriam Dalli and Maltese icon Ira Losco, underscored Lottoland鈥檚 long-standing environmental partnership with Wildlife Rescue Team Malta. CEO Nigel Birrell joined the second release, alongside Laura Pearson, VP of Corporate Affairs, and one of the original rescuers of Polly膵ensa. Following the releases, Lottoland hosted an exclusive ESG business briefing for VIP guests at the Radisson Golden Sands, where they presented a 鈧10,000 donation to Vincent Attard, President of Nature Trust FEE Malta, renewing support for wildlife rehabilitation efforts for the fourth consecutive year. They also reaffirmed their partnership with the Malta Community Chest Fund through their Win-Win scratchcard, with 20 per cent of all proceeds donated to the national cause. The headline announcement of the day was Lottoland鈥檚 strategic shift toward supporting Maltese sports. 鈥淲aterpolo is Malta鈥檚 heartbeat sport,鈥 said CEO Nigel Birrell. 鈥淚t鈥檚 local, passionate, and full of potential. We鈥檙e proud to back the athletes and clubs who inspire the nation.鈥 The sponsorship deal will support training programs, facilities and grassroots engagement at all three clubs. Birrell expressed hope that this investment could help elevate Malta鈥檚 waterpolo ambitions to Olympic levels. Ivan Filletti, CEO of GamingMalta, praised the initiative in his speech: 鈥淭his industry deserves RESPECT (referencing the foundation鈥檚 iGaming sector initiative). Today is proof of that.鈥 The event closed with remarks from Lottoland ambassador Ira Losco, who celebrated the company鈥檚 unwavering commitment to Malta鈥檚 people, wildlife, and future. As Lottoland continues to grow its footprint in Malta, its mission remains clear: to create a better world with more opportunities for people, animals and the environment. Lottoland is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, licence number MGA/B2C/609/2018. Players must be 18 or over. Please play responsibly. For help visit rgf.org.mt.